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Anybody try this yet?

ReactOS® is a free open source operating system based on the best design principles found in the Windows NT® architecture (Windows versions such as Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 are built on Windows NT architecture). Written completely from scratch, ReactOS is not a Linux based system, and shares none of the UNIX architecture.

The main goal of the ReactOS® project is to provide an operating system which is binary compatible with Windows. This will allow your Windows® applications and drivers to run as they would on your Windows system. Additionally, the look and feel of the Windows operating system is used, such that people accustomed to the familiar user interface of Windows® would find using ReactOS straightforward. The ultimate goal of ReactOS® is to allow you to use it as alternative to Windows® without the need to change software you are used to.

Shinma pointed out that it was still Alpha phase, I've been reading their forums for a while, was thinking about a download and a test of it. Will have a PC "freeded up" next week. Want to try it then.

It has been in alpha stage for more than 15years. There is not much windows software that you can run in it. You don't like windows 8, because of the missing start menu. I'm looking forward to see your don't like list about this o/s.

It has been in alpha stage for more than 15years. There is not much windows software that you can run in it. You don't like windows 8, because of the missing start menu. I'm looking forward to see your don't like list about this o/s.

You'll be waiting for a long time then, since no plans for testing in the near future. Besides, Perce stated testing for past weekend. As for Windows 8/8.1, appears to be a moot point if all market/sales rumours/indicators... are correct of it dying a quick death. Nothing like people/business speaking with their wallets to get the point across.

Opinion so far of this OS, ReactOS SUCKS!!!! Can’t believe these Russian pukes have this “garbage OS” that won’t even install, after about 9 years of developing!! When a proven, “old faithful PC”, my Test PC, which I have installed over 14 Operating systems on without any major issues, won’t even complete the install, this is sad!

My no hold bars opinion at the moment, the Developers of ReactOS should do a career move, like trying Hairdressing or Gardening, which they may be good at. As Operating System Developers, they basically suck. Granted it is Alpha Software, but it at least should install on an old and proven PC. Oh the Humanity!!! ………LOL I strongly suggest not even trying this, based on my Testing so far.